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CEC to review poll preparedness in Uttarakhand

During their two-day visit, the CEC and ECs will meet DMs and SSPs and officers of enforcement agencies.

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CEC to review poll preparedness in Uttarakhand
NEW DELHI: Chief Election Commissioner Nasim Zaidi and fellow commissioners will be in Dehradun tomorrow to review poll preparedness in Uttarakhand.

During their two-day visit, the CEC and ECs will meet DMs and SSPs and officers of enforcement agencies.

The Commission will also meet representatives of political parties, a spokesperson said.

The state will have single phase polling on February 15 for which notification would be issued on January 20.
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